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Matches in DBpedia 2015-04 for { ?s ?p "Nick Ariondo is an accordionist-composer who has worked with music icons ranging from Paul McCartney to Plácido Domingo. A double Grammy Award winner with the Los Angeles Opera Orchestra, Ariondo became the first American to be awarded Italy’s coveted Ancona Prize for his “Kalamatiano for Viola & Free-bass Accordion” (ACCO-Music Publishing). He is also the only accordionist-composer to receive 25 consecutive awards from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers for both his compositions and performances. Equally proficient in a diversity of musical styles, ranging from classical to jazz and world ethnic to modern contemporary, Ariondo has won accolades from noted composers, conductors and musicians alike. Willard “Bill” Palmer, historian, pianist, accordionist, composer and editor for Alfred Music Publishing, nominated Ariondo for inclusion in the celebrated list, the International Who's Who in Music.Ariondo's media credentials are also significant and he has appeared in various publications, including the Los Angeles Times, Keyboard Magazine, Accordion Arts Magazine, Five Hundred Leaders of Influence, Strings Magazine and the Journal of the American Viola Society. The Keyboard Magazine's article stated that "Ariondo's skills as a composer and arranger contribute enormously to the effectiveness of his performances." A pioneer in his field, Nick Ariondo continues to inspire audiences while exploring new avenues and innovative techniques through his music."@en }

• Nick_Ariondo abstract "Nick Ariondo is an accordionist-composer who has worked with music icons ranging from Paul McCartney to Plácido Domingo. A double Grammy Award winner with the Los Angeles Opera Orchestra, Ariondo became the first American to be awarded Italy’s coveted Ancona Prize for his “Kalamatiano for Viola & Free-bass Accordion” (ACCO-Music Publishing). He is also the only accordionist-composer to receive 25 consecutive awards from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers for both his compositions and performances. Equally proficient in a diversity of musical styles, ranging from classical to jazz and world ethnic to modern contemporary, Ariondo has won accolades from noted composers, conductors and musicians alike. Willard “Bill” Palmer, historian, pianist, accordionist, composer and editor for Alfred Music Publishing, nominated Ariondo for inclusion in the celebrated list, the International Who's Who in Music.Ariondo's media credentials are also significant and he has appeared in various publications, including the Los Angeles Times, Keyboard Magazine, Accordion Arts Magazine, Five Hundred Leaders of Influence, Strings Magazine and the Journal of the American Viola Society. The Keyboard Magazine's article stated that "Ariondo's skills as a composer and arranger contribute enormously to the effectiveness of his performances." A pioneer in his field, Nick Ariondo continues to inspire audiences while exploring new avenues and innovative techniques through his music.".